Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Custom Projects

Hardware Engineer | Mission Critical Systems | Cambridge 

A fast-growing technology company working at the forefront of RF and spectrum monitoring is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join its core R&D team. You’ll take ownership of high-speed digital hardware, embedded systems, and FPGA-based designs — helping shape advanced solutions used in national security, electronic warfare, and spectrum intelligence.
If you're looking for meaningful, technically challenging work with real-world deployment, this role offers both impact and autonomy.

What You’ll Do

• Design, prototype, and verify advanced electronic circuits and systems
• Own schematic capture and PCB layout for digital, analog, and mixed-signal boards
• Develop embedded systems using FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog), microcontrollers, and SOCs
• Support full product lifecycle — from lab integration to production and field deployment
• Collaborate across RF, firmware, software, and mechanical teams
• Maintain design documentation and test tools using GitLab for version control

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in schematic design and PCB layout
• Hands-on expertise in embedded C/Assembler for hardware interfacing
• Familiarity with PCIe, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and other high-speed protocols
• Background in Linux-based embedded systems
• Confident using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and performing board-level debugging
• Precise, self-starting mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

Bonus Points For Any

• Knowledge of RF testing (VNA, spectrum analysers, power meters)
• Experience with Software Defined Radio and DSP principles
• Understanding of RF and radio system architecture
• Comfort with mechanical and RF prototyping

What’s on Offer

• Solve mission-critical challenges in RF spectrum intelligence and security
• Work on complete product cycles — from concept to deployment
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, and a flat team structure
• Personal impact, learning opportunities, and technical ownership

If you're ready to go beyond generic hardware work and build systems that matter, apply now.